The treatment that Ken's talking about in 1 was covered in the paper today:

http://tinyurl.com/2p2fwu

The nut graph from Susan Slusser: "The A's closer, who has missed six weeks with an irritated ulnar nerve, did 1 1/2 hours a day in a hyperbaric chamber for oxygen therapy, a half hour a day of injection (needle) therapy, along with laser therapy and homeopathic treatment. He also received chiropractic and massage treatments and worked out extensively, including track workouts."

The punchline: "The treatments also helped Street overcome his dislike of small enclosed spaces and needles."

Nationals.com: "Patterson will deal with chiropractors, be in a hyperbaric chamber, have homeopathic injections, lasers and frequency-specific microcurrents. These type of treatments are not approved in the United States."